South Carolina Shrimp – Guide to SC Shrimping

SC Shrimp

South Carolina has two shrimp seasons.

The first runs from May through August, when smaller, brown shrimp are harvested.

The popular white shrimp season begins in September and lasts through December.

There are so many places along our coast to buy fresh local seafood. There are an abundance of resources listed below to help you find the freshest shrimp near you. Support your SC shrimpers and buy local!

SC Shrimping Research, Conservation, and Education

Articles on SC's Shrimping Industry

"South Carolina Shrimp Industry – A History of Heritage" - PDF - timelines and pictures tell the history of the shrimping industry in SC, and also outline the current threats to the industry from rising fuel prices, imported seafood, and development along our coastline